THU CAO
Data Scientist
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly-motivated and well-rounded Management Analyst with 5+ years of experience in data collection, dating mining, data analysis, and data visualizations. Proficient in statistics, Python, JupyterLab & Jupyter Notebooks, AWS SageMaker, Machine Learning (supervised and unsupervised learning), AWS Cloud Computing (EC2, S3), and SQL. Highly curious Data Science & Analytics graduate student with interests in Python, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, and IoT. Advanced in Excel and in creating effective presentations. Capable of analyzing problems and making recommendations including workflow processes and procedures. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. EDUCATION
MPS in Data Science & Analytics (Expected December 2021) University of Maryland, College Park, MD
MPH in Public Health Practice & Policy (2016-2018) University of Maryland, College Park, MD GPA: 3.74 Bachelor in Applied Science & Technology (2013-2016) Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management Analyst/COR
National Institutes of Health 01/2018-Present
Bethesda, MD
• Use MS PowerPoint and Excel (e.g., PivotTable, charts, regression, correlation, standard deviation, variance, VLOOKUP, and formulas) for data analysis and visualizations.
• Analyze technical and operational data such as performance and productivity metrics, turnover rate, patient average wait time, quality assurance data, and expense report for acquisitions. A Glen Burnie, MD E adhntc@r.postjobfree.com C 210-***-**** W www.LinkedIn.com/in/ThuCao CERTIFICATIONS
• CompTIA Sec+ (certified 10/2020)
• AWS Cloud Solutions Architect –
Associate (scheduled exam for
11/2020)
• FAC-COR II (certified 06/2020)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
(credentialed 05/2013 - active)
• Coursera Machine Learning by
Stanford University (in progress)
HARD SKILLS
• Machine Learning
• Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-
learn, & Matplotlib)
• JupyterLab & Jupyter Notebook
• AWS SageMaker
• AWS Cloud Computing (S3, EC2,
VPC)
• MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, &
SharePoint
• MS SQL Server
• Statistics
• Presentation
• Data Analysis
• Data Mining
• Data Visualization
• Data Security
• Configurations
• Computer Science
• Project Management
• Conduct detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes of business and technical programs, prepare quantitative and qualitative analyses, and make
recommendations for 10+ program and operation improvements.
• Provide technical support to 10+ users as an Enterprise Scheduling System (ESS) Administrator; collaborate with IT department, architect, developers, and stakeholders on 15+ new initiatives to support research teams; received multiple performance-based awards.
• Develop program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for departmental programs to solve business problems.
• Participate in Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) on 1 staffing contract and 3 lodging contracts; research, review, and interpret Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/ECMO Specialist MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital (Temp Contract) 11/2017–01/2018 Clinton, MD
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital (Temp Contract) 06/2017–09/2017 Leonardtown, MD
The Queen’s Medical Center (Temp Contract) 02/2017–06/2017 Honolulu, HI
St. Agnes Hospital (Regular) 08/2016–02/2017
Baltimore, MD
• Completed multiple 12-week and 16-week contract traveling assignments to work in hospitals’ ICUs, NICUs, and EDs.
• Collected and analyzed critical patient hemodynamics, venous and arterial blood gasses, lab values, and medical images (e.g. x- rays) to monitor patient’s progress; adjust medications and ventilator settings to improve patient’s conditions.
• Assessed and managed critical care, including intubations, initiating mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in all age groups.
• Participated in 2 Venous-Venous ECMO cases as an ECMO Specialist at a Trauma Center.
U.S. Army Team Leader/RRT Shift Leader
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 04/2012 – 04/2016 Army Base, Camp Casey, South Korea 06/2009 – 03/2012
• Managed a team of 9 staff members in Head Quarters and 5 RRTs to reach established goals that improved patient care.
• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted financial transactions data. Provided analysis and financial reports to Company Commander.
• Built collaborative plans with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans in various ICUs and ED. SOFT SKILLS
• Customer Service
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Willingness to Learn
• Adaptability
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Self-initiation
AI/ML PROJECTS W/ PYTHON
ML Supervised Learning with Python
• Currently collaborating with other
Data Science students to create a
machine learning predictive model to
predict whether a woman will have
gestational diabetes based on features
such as BMI, age, skin thickness,
number of pregnancies, etc.. using
JupyterLab in AWS SageMaker
AI/ML Supervised Learning with Python
• Independently built a predictive
model with Decision Tree & Confusion
Matrix using NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-
Learn, & Matplotlib to predict
whether an individual will default on a
payment next month based on
features such as education, age,
history of payments, etc.. in
JupyterLab.
Object Detection with Python Project
• Used OpenCV/Python to detect faces
and eyes from moving objects in video
AWARDS
NIH Clinical Center CEO Award from
Dr. James Gilman (October 2020)
• Recognized for Telehealth process
development
NIH Director Award from Dr. Francis
Collins (July 2019)
• Recognized for Technical Support
5+ Performance Awards (2018-2020)